Course Offerings by term

Course Offerings

Topics vary by semester


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Tuesday
13:45
15:05
G-102
Friday
13:45
15:05
G-102

The course provides a perspective on major currents of recent political thought in the context of the economy. It considers the spectrum of thinking from libertarianism through classical and progressive liberalism, focusing on distinctions between economic and political liberty, social justice, and democratic citizenship. The course considers lastly contemporary concerns with international distributive justice.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Tuesday
10:35
11:55
G-009
Friday
10:35
11:55
G-009

This course provides an overview of political communication theories, modes, means and institutions and serves as an introduction to how communication scholars study politics and the media. We will cover prevalent political communication theories and trends, the relationship between political institutions and the press both in the US and in other countries, elections, debates, political campaigning and advertising, new media and politics, political socialization, education, politics and popular culture.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Monday
15:20
16:40
C-102
Thursday
15:20
16:40
C-102

International human rights law established the norms, jurisprudence and legal infrastructure necessary to promote the implementation of international human rights standards. This course introduces key substantive and institutional issues and explores the establishment of standards, international human rights treaties, their implementation mechanisms and the expanding body of jurisprudence that make up this discipline at the crossroads of law and development.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Monday
10:35
11:55
C-505
Thursday
10:35
11:55
C-505

Introduces the basic theories and practices of political economy through the lens of globalization. Discusses the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the OECD and the former GATT as well as the WTO. Explores the complex trade relations between Asia, Europe, and the US, and the impact of financial crisis on world markets.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Monday
09:00
10:20
C-102
Thursday
09:00
10:20
C-102

Focuses on causes and consequences of European military conflicts and the historical transformations resulting from peace settlements. Examines the European Wars of Religion, the Napoleonic wars, the Franco-Prussian War, the Treaty of Portsmouth, the Paris Peace Conference and the Versailles Treaty as well as World War Two and the Yalta Conference. The approach is interdisciplinary, combining history and political science.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Monday
15:20
16:40
C-505
Thursday
15:20
16:40
C-505

Covers the formal structure of the international legal order; sources, uses and dynamics of law in international relations; use of force, war crimes; the status and functions of states, governments, international organizations, companies, and individuals; law of the sea, environment, jurisdiction, aliens, human rights, the diplomatic process and its protection, and treaties. Discusses theory and future directions of international law. This course is crosslisted with International Law.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Monday
12:10
13:30
C-102
Thursday
12:10
13:30
C-102

Topics courses change every semester, offering advanced study in themes, theories and issues beyond the regular departmental course offerings. Taught by permanent or visiting faculty, recent Topics courses include: 'The French Elections', 'Refugee and Asylum Law', 'Turkey and the EU', or 'Law and Corruption'.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Monday
12:10
13:30
C-505
Thursday
12:10
13:30
C-505

Topics courses change every semester, offering advanced study in themes, theories and issues beyond the regular departmental course offerings. Taught by permanent or visiting faculty, recent Topics courses include: 'The French Elections', 'Refugee and Asylum Law', 'Turkey and the EU', or 'Law and Corruption'.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Wednesday
10:35
13:30
SD-3

Topics courses change every semester, offering advanced study in themes, theories and issues beyond the regular departmental course offerings. Taught by permanent or visiting faculty, recent Topics courses include: 'The French Elections', 'Refugee and Asylum Law', 'Turkey and the EU', or 'Law and Corruption'.


DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Monday
10:35
11:55
PL-3
Thursday
10:35
11:55
PL-3